SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville students head back to school, transitional kindergarten offered for second time As San Ramon Valley students gear up for another school year, which begins on Aug. 28 for SRVUSD, Tuesday will also mark the first time in more than a century that a new grade... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 9:17 pm There have been 8 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 4, 2012 at 1:52 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Prospective residents camp out for new homes Several families took weeks-long camping trips in the San Ramon Valley recently, but not to enjoy the great outdoors. Instead, approximately eight hopeful home buyers pitched ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 9:26 am There have been 6 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 27, 2012 at 10:42 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Cancer support group meets Thursday Contra Costa Oncology will host a group that will provide a safe place to express and share thoughts, concerns and experiences for cancer patients from 10:30 a.m.-noon on the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 22, 2012 at 8:42 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2012 at 12:31 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Sheriffs conduct air search for suspect in Alamo domestic disturbance The Contra Costa County Sheriff conducted an air search for an at-risk subject involved in a domestic disturbance, according to reports.
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Once upon a time, California public schools ranked nationally as among the best. ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Doing College, a resident of another community, on Aug 20, 2012 at 7:25 pm
AROUND TOWN Pedestrian safety project improves road near Alamo Elementary While the crosswalk lights are currently being tested, a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen held a ribbon cutting ceremony for an imp... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:50 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 10:50 am.
AROUND TOWN Fire in Alamo hills was 'human caused' The fire was first reported at 4:52 p.m. at the end of Hemme Drive in Alamo, which backs to Las Trampas Regional Wilderness. Crews from CalFire, San Ramon Valley Fire and the ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:48 am There have been 16 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 22, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES 3 lawyers sue Chevron for 'gross negligence' in causing Aug. 6 refinery fire Three Bay Area attorneys filed a lawsuit against Chevron Wednesday, claiming the oil company was "grossly negligent" in its handling of maintenance leading up to the massive A... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:33 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 6:33 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Thousands gather to honor former sheriff Rupf at memorial service Several hundred law enforcement officers from throughout the Bay Area were among thousands of people who turned out Thursday morning to honor former Contra Costa County Sherif... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 17, 2012 at 9:35 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2012 at 9:35 am.
AROUND TOWN Recycle cans and bottles Hello,
Where can I find a place to recycle the cans and bottles in Danville? Someone tole me I can to Safeway and Lucky but who can provide me the correct location. Thanks ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Karen, a resident of the Danville neighborhood, on Aug 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:54 pm.
AROUND TOWN Costly damages in commercial fire on Bollinger Canyon Road The blaze was first reported around 4:40 p.m. at a private commercial building, said Fire Chief Richard Price. The 4,000 square foot building, which housed home improvement an... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2012 at 11:08 am There have been 2 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 17, 2012 at 11:49 am.
SCHOOLS & KIDS Danville couple celebrate 'miracle child' with hundreds of like families After losing both children to an [Web Link under-the-influence driver] in October 2003, Carmen Pack was devastate... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2012 at 7:53 am There have been 17 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 25, 2012 at 1:15 am.
BOOKS & MOVIES Sheriff Rupf announces retirement Veteran Contra Costa County Sheriff Warren Rupf has announced that he will not be seeking another term in office, sparking discussions over who will seek the position of the c... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2012 at 1:22 am
RESTAURANTS Schools on alert for stranger A stranger in his 20s wearing sunglasses and a red-sleeved shirt caused a stir in Danville after he offered a fifth-grade boy on a bicycle a ride home from school in his truck... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 16, 2012 at 12:53 am
AROUND TOWN Enjoy hot summer nights and cool cars Thursday night Danville's Hot Summer Nights Car Shows combine classic cars and camaraderie to create an evening of summer celebration. Downtown streets are lined with muscle cars, hot rods, ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2012 at 11:03 pm
CRIMES & INCIDENTS This week's police log The Danville Police Department provides Danville Express with a record of its calls each week. This is a sampling, omitting the more mundane, such as routine traffic stops, se... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 11, 2012 at 12:12 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Concord teen identified in fatal crash Sunday morning County officials have identified oncord resident Brandon Rosevear, 18, as the first victim in Sunday morning's fiery crash that closed a portion of the roadway. Rosewear was t... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2012 at 10:40 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Sep 14, 2012 at 1:04 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Three vie for two seats on SRVUSD board Three people so far are in the running for two seats on the San Ramon Valley school board up for election this November. In addition to incumbent and Board President Greg Marv... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2012 at 9:24 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 20, 2012 at 2:54 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Buchanan named chair of the Assembly Education Committee Assemblywoman Joan Buchanan (D-Alamo) has been named chair of the assembly committee on education. Speaker John A. Perez made the announcement Aug. 8 as part of changes to his... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 15, 2012 at 8:39 am There have been 15 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 21, 2012 at 9:21 am.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Seven file papers to run for Town Council Seven Danville residents have filed papers to run for Town Council in the 2012 general election. Three seats will be open in the Nov. 6 election and the filing period for inte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2012 at 10:03 am There have been 21 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 24, 2012 at 2:39 pm.
AROUND TOWN San Ramon man identified in fatal I-680 crash The Contra Costa County Coroner's Office identified San Ramon resident Merhrdad Emami, 46, as the passenger in a silver BMW that was struck by a Nissan Maxima while headed sou... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2012 at 9:19 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 16, 2012 at 8:01 pm.
AROUND TOWN Seeking Tri-Valley heroes The Danville Express will recognize the true, yet often anonymous, Tri-Valley Heroes this holiday season with several awards. Nominations for Tri-Valley Heroes are open to ind... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:19 am There has been 1 comment on this topic, the most recent on Aug 14, 2012 at 8:19 am.
AROUND TOWN Citizens committee prioritizes goals for future July 4 events The first step of the citizens' committee meeting, held on Aug. 8, was to brainstorm and determine a list of goals appropriate to focus the Independence Day event around. Afte... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 14, 2012 at 7:56 am There have been 4 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2012 at 12:25 pm.
COMMENTS ON STORIES Former sheriff Warren Rupf dies Retired Contra Costa County Sheriff Warren E. Rupf died Thursday after a bout with leukemia, according to the sheriff's office. Rupf retired in January 2011 after 45 years of ... READ MORE/COMMENT Posted by Editor, Danville Weekly Online, on Aug 13, 2012 at 6:20 am There have been 3 comments on this topic, the most recent on Aug 15, 2012 at 8:36 am.
CRIMES & INCIDENTS Los Angeles man charged in Jamaican lottery scam A Los Angeles man has been arrested in connection with a lottery scam carried out against a Danville resident, police said Friday.
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